28700 Hot Well Road, Indio, CA 92241, United States
#6 of 21 hotels in Indio
Guests' ChoiceBased on 22 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Stephanie
United StatesThere was nothing wrong with the property. It was perfect!
It is a gorgeous one of a kind property
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Monica
United StatesAuthentic. Friendly staff, Ernest was awesome!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Cynthia
United StatesShared shower. The people in the next room created a minor floor in our bathroom.
Perfect location in the hills away from distractions. Beautiful setting with outdoor space, hot tub and artistic touches throughout. Ernest was so helpful in giving us info about the area and places to go. His breakfasts were great and varied from day to day. He was a great host.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Elaine
United StatesNothing comes to mind. I forgot to get a picture with Ernest which makes me a little sad......
The owner/host was beyond excellent. Ernest is a delightful man with wonderful stories to share about his beautiful property and its history. He made my husband and I a delicous breakfast in the morning that we enjoyed in the kitchen with him as he cooked. The 3 bedroom B & B is private and wonderfully peaceful and set off the beaten path just enough. Ernest gave us great directions to drive to the little local town where we went to a very authentic Mexican restuarant and then on the way back we stopped at the OASIS (ask Ernest about it) which is worth checking out to walk off that great Mexican food! Ernest is a dream host. We will definitely go back. Its worth mentioning that there is a 'clothing optional' policy at the property, so if other guests chose to swim or soak in the hot tub naked, just know that is a possibility. The night we were there we were the only guests so it never came up.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Hod
United StatesHost prepared a delicious breakfast. Hot tub, with water from hot well beneath the property was outstanding. Views of the Indio hills from the beautiful custom home extraordinary. ≈
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Edward
United StatesN/A
The hot springs pool, the view and the pool.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Ramon
United StatesI really loved everything about it from start to finish! Turtle Back Mesa is the perfect place for some rest and relaxation! I have zero complaints!
Home away from home once we stepped on the property! Breakfast was delightful and relaxing every morning, and Ernest is a top-notch, thoughtful host. We are looking forward to returning!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Rheault
United StatesNothing to say, it was a perfect stay!
The comfort and peacefulness of our stay. Upon arrival our host welcomed us warmly and was so kind. He treated us like a family member. Very gracious and kind!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Mariusz
United StatesHost, breakfast, property
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 February 2023
Patrick
United StatesNothing, everything was fabulous.
We were going to Joshua Tree State Park and looking for a B&B close by. We thought Turtle Back looked interesting so we booked it. We have stayed at B&B's all over the country, over 50 of them, and I'd rate this one in the top 3. Ernest was one of, if not the, best and most gracious hosts we've ever met. His home is fantastic, our room was large, clean, and bright. Everything in the bath and room were first class. Ernest has a magnificent property and the natural mineral hot spring is amazing. He had the hot tub filled each night for us to enjoy. If you're looking to get away from EVERYTHING and just enjoy peace and quiet, you have found the right place. Ernest also recommended two fabulous restaurants to have dinner and helped to recommend things to see at the park. His home made breakfasts were great and he really makes you feel at home. Nancy and I will be returning and there's no place else I'll even consider to stay.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2022
F
United StatesIf I have to give a negative, the rooms are a bit tight. We had way too much luggage because were on a multi-stop trip, so we had more stuff than normal. There's ample public living space outside your room, so it's not really much of an issue, especially with only three rooms in the resort. And yes, the shared shower between the king rooms is a strange thing. There's still plenty of privacy, though. Both rooms were occupied and we barely even noticed it.
Ernest was a spectacular host and made us a wonderful breakfast. The facilities were outstanding, especially the hot mineral tubs. They were just what we needed. And an absolutely beautiful and quiet location. It was so relaxing. It is a clothing a optional resort and I felt absolutely no issue with taking advantage of that. There is ample privacy and no one around for a long way in any direction. The rooms were clean and neat and well kept.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 17 February 2022
Andrew
United StatesPlan to be secluded and bring your own food. There are no restaurants in walking distance and a 15 minute drive is required to get to a place to eat or buy food. Breakfast was including, so that is one meal you don't need to plan ahead. Two of the guest rooms share a shower. Not an issue (toilets and sinks are separate and not shared), but may require some planning as far as when you plan to wash up.
Peace and quiet. The owner was quite friendly (if a bit chatty) but since I was the only one there that night that likely contributed. Breakfast was tasty and he accommodated my requests. Hot tub was great under the stars! Note that pool and hot tub are "clothing optional"which didn't matter since I was alone and there were no other guests, but some of the descriptions of this place on the major reservation sites fail to mention this. Key word, optional.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 1 January 2022
Johnston
United StatesHaving a shared shower was a little weird in that you could hear what was going on in the other bathroom through the shared shower. Makes for a lack of privacy.
Turtle Back Mesa B and B is a cozy, friendly, and peaceful/restful place to stay. Ernest is a very attentive, responsive and kind host. The hot springs are lovely. The room very clean. The breakfasts were delicious. This is a small place and has an intimate feel. It reminds me of an "old school" B and B, where guests and host get to know one another a bit. We enjoyed that aspect very much.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 1 December 2021
Stephen
United Stateswas concerned about privacy with other guests had there been any
quiet and away from it all
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
John
United StatesPer the website, we thought we were booking a B&B in Indio, CA to attend the PNB Paribas Tennis Open in Indian Wells. Not so. Turtle Back is actually located in Indio HILLS, which is miles from Indio.It took us nearly a half-hour to get from theB&B to Indio.
Our host Ernest was most friendly and helpful. He was also very interesting to talk to. His cat Goldilocks was a real character, a true lover.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2022
Cheryl
United StatesThe bathroom situation was off putting. Our bathroom was next to our neighbors and we had to share the shower. The space above the shower was open to our neighbors bathroom so we heard them using their bathroom and doing their business, loud and clear. We had to share the shower, so there was just a shower door between us.
Breakfast was good. Location was good and off of the beaten track. Very quiet.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Sara
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Carlos
MexicoThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Christina
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Susan
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 12 November 2021
Ramon
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2021
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